Message from the President

Carlos "C.J." Sanchez, President/CEO

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce

As I reflect on the past two years serving as President of the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce, I am filled with gratitude and pride. These years have been intentionally focused on building a strong and sustainable foundation—one that positions our Chamber for long-term growth, relevance, and impact within our business community.

Together with my dedicated Chamber team, we have worked thoughtfully to strengthen operations, listen to our members, and create a culture centered on service, collaboration, and connection. Now, we are excited to move the Chamber forward with renewed energy and purpose. Our focus is on delivering insightful programming, fostering collaborative projects, and hosting engaging, intentional networking opportunities that truly add value for our members.

We are eager to continue growing our membership by offering exceptional customer service, meaningful professional relationship-building, and high-quality programming that supports businesses at every stage. Your success is our mission, and we want to ensure the Chamber remains a trusted partner and resource for you.

I encourage both current and prospective members to reach out—whether to me or any member of my amazing team: Ashley, Erica and Danielle; —and share how we can better serve you. Your feedback, ideas, and engagement help shape the future of our Chamber.

In closing, Thank you to our loyal members for your continued support and trust. We look forward to continuing serving you even better in the months ahead and to building a thriving, forward-looking Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce together.

State of the City 2026

January 15, 2026

The Pharr Chamber of Commerce proudly attended Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez’s 10th State of the City Address, where he reflected on the City of Pharr’s many achievements in 2025 and outlined an inspiring vision for the future.

We want to extend our appreciation to our PAL ambassadors who volunteered their time to assist at the event.

RGV College

R&D Personnel

Aroma 'D Liz Candle Co.

Jackson Place Apartments

Elite Business and Tax Services

The Trails on Jackson Apartments

January PAL Ambassador Meeting

January 22, 2026, | Pharr One Building

Thank you to our ambassadors who joined us for the first PAL meeting of the year! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

Make sure to register for the next upcoming PAL Ambassador Meeting, let's get those points! ✅

Big Joe Supreme Credit Services

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | January 22

🎉Congratulations to Big Joe Supreme Credit Services on their official grand opening of their new location in McAllen!

On behalf of the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, President/CEO and Staff, we wish you and your team a much success!

RioPlex Business Exchange Leadership & Development Series

January 23 | Pharr One Building

We hosted our first Leadership & Development series with special guest Gabe Puente from RioPlex Business Exchange and a panelist of experts from industries in corporate legal services, wealth management, and accounting & financial. The panelists shared valuable insight on the foundation of business investment and exit strategies.

A big thank you to Gabe Puente from RioPlex, Private Wealth Advisor Bill Martin, Capital Markets Attorney John Wilson, and Certified Public Accountant Abigail Young. You brought a wealth of knowledge to our business community.

Golden Valley Networking Social

February 5 | Golden Valley Homes

✨Thank you to everyone who joined us at our first Networking Social of the year hosted by our good friends at Golden Valley Homes. It was great weather, & great event!

🎉Congratulations to all the door prize winners!

We can’t wait for the next Networking Social!